May 20, 2026
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is the national football champion
הקהל של הפועל באר שבע. צילום: ויקיפדיה
Hapoel Be'er Sheva won the national championship for the sixth time.
In the decisive game, they beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 4:2.
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At the same time, Beitar Jerusalem dropped points in a draw against Hapoel Petah Tikva. After years without a championship, the trophy returns to the capital of the Negev. Thousands of fans celebrated in the stands and in the streets of the city.
The game was very close. Both teams fought for every ball. For long minutes, it was unclear who would be the champion. At halftime, the score was 2:2, and the tension at Turner Stadium was very high.
In the second half, Be'er Sheva managed to score two more crucial goals. After the final whistle, the players and fans burst into big celebrations. Some of the players cried with emotion.
Now in Be'er Sheva, they are dreaming of a double title. Next week, the team will play again against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The winner of the game will win the State Cup.